Meet Apryle Denise

We were lucky to catch up with Apryle Denise recently and have shared our conversation below.

Apryle, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?

My resilience comes from a combination of factors. I’ve definitely faced challenges that tested my strength, but I also learned a lot from my upbringing and mentors. Most importantly, I’ve developed a growth mindset that allows me to learn from setbacks and keep pushing forward.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

With a passion for empowering women and in-depth knowledge of plants’ healing and regenerative benefits, it’s no surprise that Apryle Denise, CEO of Prerequisite Beauty, is a force to be reckoned with in the beauty industry. She has rightfully claimed her share of the market by developing a line of quality skincare products that has amassed a legion of loyal customers who cannot seem to get enough of her natural formulas for healthy, radiant, glowing skin.

A former Detroit educator, Apryle started a second career when she had trouble finding high-quality natural skincare products and decided to make her own. Along the way, she earned an esthetician certification from Aveda Institute and completed an MBA degree from Walsh College. Today, she is on an unwavering mission to provide women with the products and wisdom they need to own their beauty, stand in their confidence and show up inspired every day.

Of her many accomplishments, Apryle is most proud of earning an MBA, receiving her esthetician license and being a mom to her two sons. Her innate love for teaching others and unmatched compassion for helping women shine from the inside out are just two of many reasons she’s often called on to educate audiences on the latest in healthy skincare regimens and the twists and turns of entrepreneurship.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, I believe the three most impactful qualities in my journey were perseverance, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

Perseverance: There were times when things got tough, and I wanted to give up. However, my perseverance kept me going. For example, when I was first learning [relevant skill], I faced many setbacks. But I kept practicing and eventually mastered it.

Adaptability: The world is constantly changing, and being adaptable has been crucial. For instance, when [describe a situation where you had to adapt], I was able to [explain how you adapted and the positive outcome

Willingness to Learn: Never stop learning! I’ve always been eager to learn new things and expand my knowledge. This has helped me [give an example of how your learning helped you].

For those starting their journeys, I would advise:

Develop a growth mindset: Believe that you can learn and improve with effort.

Embrace challenges: See them as opportunities to learn and grow.

Never stop learning: Take advantage of every opportunity to learn new things, whether through courses, books, or simply talking to experienced people.

Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?

One book that has significantly impacted countless individuals and continues to be relevant today is Mindset by Carol Dweck. This book explores the concept of fixed vs. growth mindsets. A fixed mindset believes intelligence and talent are static, while a growth mindset sees them as qualities that can be developed through effort and learning. The book offers valuable nuggets of wisdom, such as “The only people who fail are those who stop learning” and “Your talent is nurtured by your effort. Good things come from hard work and practice.” These quotes teach readers the importance of perseverance, embracing challenges, and continuous learning.

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